About the Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence (OSECE)
What Does OSECE Do?
The Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence (OSECE) is charged with providing high-quality training, technical assistance, and fidelity reviews for IPS Supported Employment programs across the state of Oregon. As an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) funded center, OSECE is committed to ensuring IPS service provision in Oregon is not only high-fidelity but meets the unique needs of each program’s community.
History of OSECE
Established in 2025, the Oregon Supported Employment Center for Excellence (OSECE) is the state training and technical assistance center for the state of Oregon. OSECE is housed as part of the Regional Research Institute (RRI) at the Portland State University School of Social Work.
What Is IPS and Who Is it for?
IPS stands for Individual Placement and Support, a service-intensive form of supported employment services dedicated to meeting the needs of people diagnosed with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). Originally developed by the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, IPS functions as an evidence-based practice in supporting mental health recovery as well as supporting psychosocial rehabilitation outcomes related to financial independence, meaning-making and belonging, and independent living skills.